Istrian Wirehaired Hound

The Istrian Wirehaired Hound is a scenthound that was originally developed to hunt boar and deer. In more recent times it has more often been used against fox and hare. There is a second variety of Istrian Hound, the Shorthaired.

History of the Istrian Wirehaired Hound

Origin

History

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Croatia

Slovenia

​1800s

Originating on the Istrian Peninsula in former Yugoslavia, the ‘ownership’ of the Istrian Shorthaired Hound has been disputed since this range is now divided into Croatia and Slovenia. Although both countries laid claim to the breed, it is currently recognized as Croatian by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. This variety was created by crossing the older Istrian Shorthaired Hound with the FrenchGrand Griffon Vendéen.